Residential Specialist - Substance Abuse

Description

SUMMARY:
National Capital Treatment & Recovery—formerly known as Phoenix House—is a mission-driven nonprofit organization providing comprehensive treatment for individuals affected by substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. We are currently hiring Residential Specialists to support our Coed Adult Residential Treatment Program located in Arlington, VA.

This 24-bed Transitional Living Program offers structured, supportive housing for adults in early recovery. As a Residential Specialist, you’ll play an essential role in maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment where residents can focus on their recovery journey. Your responsibilities will include monitoring day-to-day activities in the facility, supporting clients during crises, helping enforce program guidelines, and promoting a substance-free, recovery-oriented community.

You'll also have the opportunity to lead or assist with Life Skills coaching and 12-Step education, helping residents build routines, accountability, and coping tools that are vital to long-term success.

This is a great role for someone who is compassionate, dependable, and interested in working directly with individuals who are transforming their lives. Experience in behavioral health or recovery support is helpful—but more importantly, we’re looking for people who are supportive, teachable, and committed to being a positive presence in our patients' recovery process.

Pay: $20-$25 an hour - with an opportunity to earn more based on experience, degrees, and other relevant qualifications.

Schedule Needed: Part-Time (4pm-12am) Every Friday, Saturday, & Sunday 

REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION/CREDENTIALS:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Certification as a substance abuse counselor (CSAC-A, CAC, CSAC) required within 6 months of employment.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum one (1) year experience working in a substance abuse treatment setting preferred

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of addiction treatment and of 12 Step recovery process preferred
• Certified in First Aid and CPR, Medication Management a plus
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus

Equal Opportunity Employer providing equality of opportunity to all who are protected against discrimination by law, regulation or executive order, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. EEO is the Law: Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination. Click http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf to learn more.

National Capital Treatment & Recovery, formerly Phoenix House, conducts as needed, job-related background checks, fingerprints, drug testing, physical exams, medical exams, TB testing, verification of employment history and/or reference checks prior to employment.